In a bold move to elevate Ghana’s gold narrative on the global stage, GoldBod Jewelry, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially unveiled celebrated broadcaster Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors. The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony held at the...
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Bank of Ghana Rolls Out Revised AML/CFT Guidelines to Tighten Financial Oversight
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled revised guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF), aimed at enhancing regulatory control and ensuring stricter adherence across the financial sector. The central bank explained that the updated framework is part of a broader initiative to safeguard Ghana’s financial ecosystem from unlawful...
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Cedi@60: BoG to use celebration to address dollarisation
Head of Communications at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bernard Otabil, says the upcoming Cedi@60 celebration is not only to commemorate Ghana’s currency but also to promote national pride and tackle the growing trend of dollarisation in the country’s economy. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, October 27, ahead of the official launch...
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BoG to Roll Out Digital Lending Guidelines, Pushes Forward with Crypto and Digitalisation Reforms
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced that the central bank will soon introduce regulatory guidelines for digital lending in the country. He explained that the initiative is designed to safeguard consumers while strengthening collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies. Dr. Asiama made the disclosure when addressing members...
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Comms. Minister Engages Group Vivendi Africa on Affordable Fibre Rollout
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has held discussions with executives of Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) on the company’s plans to commercially launch high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services in Ghana. Welcoming the delegation in Accra, Mr. George described GVA’s proposed pricing model as “revolutionary” and aligned with government’s agenda to...
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Africa Must Lead Its Own Digital Revolution – Sam George
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has urged African nations to take ownership of their digital transformation, declaring that the continent can no longer afford to remain a bystander in the global digital economy. Speaking at the opening of the Mobex Africa Tech Expo and Innovation Conference 2025 at the...
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Two Suspects in Gold Smuggling Case Arrested, Two Still on the Run
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to an alleged gold smuggling syndicate, while two others remain at large. The arrested individuals, Abdul Karim Alhassan and Sadique Abubakar, were among four persons earlier declared wanted in connection with ongoing criminal proceedings involving charges of gold smuggling, conspiracy to smuggle...
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Government, IFC Explore New Partnership to Boost Agriculture
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held discussions with the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, aimed at deepening collaboration in support of Ghana’s development priorities, particularly in the agriculture sector. The meeting, described as highly productive, focused on opportunities to mobilise investment and strengthen...
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BoG Governor Reaffirms Independence Despite Balance Sheet Strain
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has assured that the central bank remains fully functional and independent, despite acknowledging that its balance sheet has been severely weakened by the 2022 domestic debt exchange. Speaking at the Governor Talks Series during the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in the United States,...
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BoG Governor Denies Forex Market Manipulation, Defends Emergency Interventions to Avert Collapse
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama Pandit, has refuted claims that the central bank manipulated the foreign exchange market, asserting that its recent measures were essential to avert a complete market breakdown. During discussions with the International Monetary Fund at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., on October...